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What can I do to prevent the neighbour carrying out works on the boundary line? / Can I work on the boundary line? There is a law known as the “Party Wall Act” which sets out a procedure for carrying out certain works at or near to a boundary. A surveyor can advise you if the Act is likely to apply – if so, it is important to comply with…

Personal Dispute: Can the neighbour block my access? This will depend upon the facts of the case and a thorough review of your title deeds will be required before being in a position to advise. Once, if the neighbour does block your access then we can advise you on possibly obtaining an injunction but this will depend on the facts of the case. It may be necessary to act promptly,…

Personal Dispute: Can a neighbour enter onto my land without my permission? If a neighbour enters your land without your permission then they will be committing the offence of trespass which is a civil wrong (it is rarely a criminal matter) – however if this is a minor trespass and no damage is caused it is unlikely to be necessary to revert to your legal rights.

Landlord and Tenant: Can I re-enter my property without an Order for Possession? If you re-enter the property without obtaining an Order for Possession, then the tenant can pursue you for unlawful eviction and claim compensation even if they are in breach of the Tenancy Agreement. It is not wise to re-enter a property without a Possession Order. There is no limitation deadline as to when the tenant might pursue…

Landlord and Tenant: How long will it before I can obtain a Court Order for possession of my property? Due to the pandemic, the Coronavirus Act 2020 has been implemented and the rules as to when we can issue court proceedings for possession differ depending on how and if the Tenancy Agreement has been breached. Once proceedings have been issued the claim will first be listed for a review hearing…

Landlord and Tenant: How can I get a tenant out of my property? This will depend on whether or not the tenant has breached any of the terms of the Tenancy Agreement. If the tenant is in breach of the Tenancy Agreement then we can consider serving a Section 8 Notice in accordance with the Housing Act 1988. If the tenant has not breached any of the terms of the…

Personal Dispute: Will I have to go to Court for my Professional Negligence claim? The majority of professional negligence claims can be resolved directly with professionals or their insurers without the need to issue Court proceedings. Even when proceedings are issued the majority of claims settle before the matter reaches a trial.

What do I have to prove when making a Professional Negligence Claim? In order to bring a successful Professional Negligence Claim you will need to demonstrate the following:- Duty of CareThat the professional had a Duty of Care. If there is a contract or retainer between you and the professional this is often easy to prove. Even if there is no contract it is still often easy to demonstrate that…

Personal Dispute: How long do I have to make a Professional Negligence Claim? The usual limitation period and starting point in most professional negligence cases is six years from the date of the negligence.However, if you only became aware of the loss and damage at a later date this could be extended. In those cases the limitation period is three years from the date of knowledge of the facts which…

Personal Dispute: What professionals can I make a claim against? A professional is a person who is considered to have particular expertise and skills in the services they provide.Examples of professionals you may be able to make a claim against include:- Accountants- Financial advisors- Solicitors- Barristers- Surveyors- Builders- Engineers- Architects- Insurance brokers- Professional trustees